AP - Microsoft on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with the European Union's competition regulator against Motorola Mobility and its soon-to-be owner Google, saying Motorola's aggressive enforcement of patent rights against rivals breaks competition rules.

AP - Readily available, easy-to-use software can encrypt a computer hard drive so thoroughly it would take years for a hacker to break in. But that seems to be no impediment for government prosecutors, who have obtained an order compelling the disclosure of a computer's contents in one Colorado case.

Yahoo! News - Smartphones are here to stay, and it's no surprise why. They connect us to Facebook, help us find directions to the office, take pictures, and can even let us connect our laptops to the internet from the side of the road. But …

Yahoo! News - Japan may have gotten the early jump on some PlayStation Vita love, but the U.S. launch is finally here and the system is now available for all who desire it. We've already spent some serious time with the new handheld, and if …

Mashable - Calling all supertaster space nerds: NASA wants your help to improve the bland food astronauts would have to eat while on a mission to Mars.

AP - A global coalition against censorship is needed to protect online journalists and bloggers who are being targeted by repressive governments, a leading advocacy group said Tuesday.

Reuters - Microsoft has asked EU antitrust regulators to intervene in a patent dispute with Google and Motorola Mobility as it stepped up its battle against the Internet search giant.

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY| A lot can be made out of the rivalry between Barnes & Noble and Amazon when it comes to selling books. A Reuters report highlights Barnes & Noble saw increased sales over the holiday period, which is good news for the bookseller. But in a news release, Barnes & Noble decided to go head-to-head with the Kindle Fire and introduced a new Nook Tablet with 8GB of memory at $199. Apparently Barnes & Noble just does not get what the Kindle Fire is all about.

Appolicious - There’s been a steady murmur around Google’s plans for a connected home, and that could be great for Android’s gaming platform. The latest leak comes from unnamed Google employees, telling The New York Times of the upcoming launch for a pair of Android-powered, augmented reality glasses. They’d resemble the Oakley Thumps, feature a heads-up display and support 3G and 4G connectivity. With a front-facing camera, GPS and a full range of movement sensors, these HUD glasses could really change the game for Android gamers.

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | According to Tecca, employers are increasingly interested in what their potential new hires are doing on Facebook. And contrary to popular belief, what the embarrassing party photos you're tagged in say about you might not be as bad as what your friends and family members are saying about them. The photos -- as long as they're not filling up your entire timeline -- could show you as extroverted, which is a positive trait to have when applying for some jobs.

Yahoo! News - Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV, where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life. In today's episode we'll show you how to set an alarm on your iPhone. With your iPhone's alarm …

Appolicious - A few months ago I registered for a pretty popular wedding-related website and ever since, my apartment’s mailbox has been overflowing with vendor pitches. Thanks a ton, The [redacted]. That’s why I’m so happy to have come across new app PaperKarma for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Digital Trends - A new study from Nielsen’s upcoming United States Digital Consumer Report states that 29 percent of all smartphone users utilize their mobile devices to aid in shopping-related activities, whether online or in stores. Are we surprised the numbers seem relatively low even though numerous apps have been created to help consumers do everything from compare prices, scan barcodes and read product reviews with just a tap and a swipe of a finger?

Appolicious - Make your iPhone or iPad a little more of a work device with today’s leading Fresh App, WinZip. The zip-file reader is much the same as its well-known PC counterpart and allows you to manipulate, unzip and use files just as you might on your computer. It’s followed by an official map app for the popular role-playing title The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which is just packed with information that’s useful for players. ...

Reuters - A series of technology companies, including security software maker Palo Alto Networks, are preparing to go public on the heels of Facebook's $5-billion filing, sensing a window of opportunity as the stock market rallies.

Reuters - Dell Inc forecast fiscal first-quarter revenue below Wall Street's expectations, stoking fears the PC industry has not fully emerged from its downturn and sending the company's shares more than 4 percent lower.